I've wanted to be an author as long as I can remember. English was always my favorite subject at school, so why I went on to do a degree in French is anyone's guess.

Harry, suffering like this proves you are still a man! This pain is part of being human —” “THEN — I — DON’T — WANT — TO — BE — HUMAN!” Harry roared.

Choice was dangerous: you had to forgo all other possibilities when you chose.

She had a way of seeing the beauty in others, even, and perhaps most especially, when that person couldn't see it in themselves.

But if it matters to you, you'll be able to choose Gryffindor over Slytherin. The Sorting Hat takes your choice into account." "Really?" "It did for me," said Harry. He had never told any of his children that before, and he saw the wonder in Albus's face when he said it.

Some of her self-hatred had oozed out with the blood.

I'm dying!" Malfoy yelled, as the class panicked. "I'm dying, look at me! It's killed me!